This postgraduate elective gives students an opportunity to develop exegetical skills through close reading of Pauline letters. Students will engage in historical, literary, and theological study of at least two of Paul’s letters. In particular, they will engage with key elements in Paul’s explication of Christian faith and ethics.
Unit code: BN9011L
Unit status: Approved (Assessment revision)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: New Testament
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Australian Lutheran College
Show when this unit is running1. | Analyse Pauline texts using critical exegetical skills and methods |
2. | Formulate reasoned and coherent interpretations of Pauline texts |
3. | Critically assess interpretations of Paul’s letters |
4. | Demonstrate nuanced understanding of Pauline theology |
5. | Argue a thesis, using primary and secondary texts |
A level 9 unit in postgraduate theology and ministry courses
Prerequisites: 48 points from a relevant discipline in field B or New Testament Greek
This unit is underpinned by teaching practices and strategies (e.g. lectures with exegetical workshops) which encourage student engagement and participation in a variety of learning tasks and opportunities which foster deep learning.
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Critical Review | Critical review of a book on the apostle Paul |
1000 | 15.0 |
Portfolio | Exegetical exercises |
2000 | 25.0 |
Exegetical Essay | Exegetical essay on one or more letters of Paul |
5000 | 60.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Maggie Kappelhoff on 17 Sep, 2021
Unit record last updated: 2021-09-17 13:19:42 +1000